Museum · New York
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral museum on Fifth Avenue, showing modern and contemporary art and the Thannhauser Collection.
Independent guide, not the official Guggenheim website. Official links are under Sources.
Guggenheim is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 12 are always free; SNAP/EBT recipients: up to four complimentary tickets; Care partners of visitors with disabilities are free.
- Otherwise: general admission — $30.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Pay What You Wish is Tuesday and Sunday 4-5:30pm, but it is not free: the minimum is $1 and slots go fast, so reserve online.
- On 28 and 30 Dec 2026 the pay-what-you-wish window moves to 5-6:30pm.
- Start at the top of the ramp and walk down.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 12 are always free | children under 12 | — | No |
| Free forSNAP/EBT recipients: up to four complimentary tickets | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | ID required. | No |
| Free forCare partners of visitors with disabilities are free | disabled care partner | — | No |
Official prices
Guggenheim ticket prices
| General admission — Students and seniors 65+ $19; visitors with disabilities $19 (care partners free); under 12 free. | $30 |
| Pay What You Wish admission, Tuesdays and Sundays 4-5:30pm (minimum $1, suggested $10) — Cheapest way in for adults; reserve ahead. | $1 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:30–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30–17:30 |
| Wed | 10:30–17:30 |
| Thu | 10:30–17:30 |
| Fri | 10:30–17:30 |
| Sat | 10:30–17:30 |
| Sun | 10:30–17:30 |
Every day 10:30am-5:30pm; last tickets about 15 minutes before closing. Closed 10 Nov, Thanksgiving (26 Nov) and Christmas Day 2026; early close 4pm on 24 Dec and 3pm on 9 and 14 Nov; extended 9:30am-6:30pm on 26-30 Dec.
1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128, USA
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FAQ
Guggenheim: common questions
Is Guggenheim free?
Guggenheim has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 12 are always free; SNAP/EBT recipients: up to four complimentary tickets; Care partners of visitors with disabilities are free. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
Who gets free entry to Guggenheim?
Children under 12. EBT cardholders (Museums for All) — iD required.. Disabled care partner.
How much is a ticket to Guggenheim?
General admission costs $30 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit/discounts · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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